Lot 138
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Tetradrachm imitating Athens, Sardis circa 404-401, AR 24 mm, 17.16 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., bowl decorated with three olive leaves and vine scroll. On cheek, Aramaic letter Kaf. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl standing r., head facing; in l. field, olive spray and crescent. All within incuse square. Winzer, Antike Portraitmünzen der Perser und Griechen aus vor-hellenistischer Zeit (Zeitraum ca. 510-322 v.Chr.) : die frühesten Portraits lebender Menschen von Dareios I. bis Alexander III. 5.1c (this coin). W. Weiser, Die Eulen von Kyros dem Jüngeren. Zu den ersten Münzporträts lebender Menschen, ZPE 76, 1989, pl. XVI, 11 (this coin).
Extremely rare. Struck on excellent metal and with a light iridescent tone.
Extremely fine
Ex Schweizerische Kreditanstalt 4, 1985, 227; Vecchi & Numismatic Services 8 October 1986, 282; CNG 18, 1991, 206 and Künker 304, 2018, 549 sales. From the collection of a history friend.
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Tetradrachm imitating Athens, Sardis circa 404-401, AR 24 mm, 17.16 g. Helmeted head of Athena r., bowl decorated with three olive leaves and vine scroll. On cheek, Aramaic letter Kaf. Rev. ΑΘΕ Owl…
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Price checked 02/11/2026, 11:34:57
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- Lot #
- 138
- Currency
- CHF
- Location
- Zürich, CH
- Lot Ends
- 18 Nov 2026, 08:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 18 Nov 2026, 08:00:00
- Lots in Auction
- 200